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Creative Ways to Decorate with Vintage Books: Cozy Saturday

Vintage books are more than just a glimpse into the past; they’re a versatile design element that can infuse your space with character and charm. Whether stacked as decorative accents, arranged on open shelving, or repurposed into unique centerpieces, these timeless treasures offer endless possibilities for adding cozy warmth and personality to your home. Photo…

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Attractive Family Room in Neutral Tones and Classic Details

Step inside a classic bungalow family room that’s light and bright with timeless details. Styled by designer Emily Henderson, the home features Roman shades from Blinds.com. The neutral tones allow the architectural details to shine, like the coffered ceiling and the amazing windows. Photo courtesy of Blinds.com   The walls are painted a soft green-gray…

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My name is Jennifer and I started my blog in 2011 as a way to motivate myself by chronicling improvements to my circa 1875 house. I figured if I was writing about what I was doing, I’d be more likely to tackle and actually finish home improvement projects.

I remarried on June 30, 2011 and my husband and I talked about buying a new home together. But we both love it here in our little town and decided to stay put. The town has more than tripled in size since living here, but I still consider it to be small compared to the other Chicago ‘burbs.

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